625 Association of race with thickness in cutaneous melanoma

Prior studies examining racial disparities in cutaneous melanoma have found that Black patients (BPs) present at a later stage than non-Hispanic White (NHWPs). However, previous not assessed whether there are differences the thickness of primary lesions between BPs and NHWPs, nor they examined detail socioeconomic status (SES) body location (PBL) as potential explanations for noted. This study sought to determine distribution NHWPs matched histologic subtype, controlling SES PBL. A retrospective, case-control diagnosed within University Pennsylvania Health System 1986 2016 was performed. were by subtype four 10 years each BP. Univariate multivariate logistic regression Forty-one with fulfilled eligibility criteria. The mostly male (22 [53.7%]) had mean age diagnosis 63.4 (SD=16.5) years. Of 41 BPs, 30 (73.2%) invasive lesions. median 2.25mm (IQR=4.28) 0.57mm (IQR=1.05) (p=<0.001), respectively. On univariate analysis, more likely >4.00mm (24.4% vs. 1.8% NHWPs; OR = 21.76, 95% CI: 5.99 – 104.70). analysis melanomas, PBL SES, when compared (OR=12.8; 2.32 85.18). presented greater location. Our findings indicate might be delay community explained or issues related site such visibility may directions public health messaging research initiatives.